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tv-review1 year ago

Michael Fassbender Stars in New Spy Thriller 'The Agency' Premiering November 29

"The Agency," a new spy thriller on Paramount+ with Showtime, features a stellar cast led by Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, and Richard Gere. Created by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth, the series explores international espionage through the London CIA station. While the show boasts strong performances and intriguing scripts, it struggles with consistency across its initial episodes, leaving viewers with a sense of potential yet unfulfilled promise. The narrative follows Fassbender's character, a deep-cover operative, as he navigates a complex web of espionage and personal challenges.

entertainment1 year ago

"Cillian Murphy Set to Headline 'Blood Runs Coal' Film Adaptation"

Cillian Murphy is set to star and produce in Universal Pictures' adaptation of "Blood Runs Coal," based on Mark A. Bradley’s book about the Yablonski Murders and the United Mine Workers of America. The screenplay will be adapted by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth, with production handled by Davis Entertainment and Big Things Films. The film will focus on a shocking assassination in Pennsylvania's coal mines during the late 1960s, and Murphy, known for his roles in "Peaky Blinders" and "The Dark Knight," continues to line up new projects following his recent Oscar win.